One of our favourite ways to enjoy nature is by hiking. Not only is it often the only way to get to some of the most amazing locations, a good hike is great exercise.
Nature offers you incredible healing, both mind and body, and soul. Being away from the distractions of day-to-day life with no cell-phone coverage. Listening to the sounds of birds chirping or water running over rocks. Hiking is not just about reaching a mountain peak or hidden waterfall, it’s also about taking your time on the trail. It’s about noticing the small things, a budding wildflower, a tiny lizard swishing his tail, or the majestic shapes of a rock face.
In the past, we have enjoyed hiking and trekking on multi-day adventures in Nepal, Vietnam and South America. Travelling through Australia, we have undertaken many day hikes in the national parks that we visit.
In these pages you’ll find trail guides for the hikes we have done in Australia. We also include hiking tips and gear guides to make your outdoor adventures more enjoyable.
Are you planning on hiking in Sicily? This beautiful mediterranean is a hiker’s dream, with breathtaking coastal trails, ancient ruins, and even a volcano you can hike on! On our recent three-week road trip in Sicily we did five incredible hikes, each of them quite different. These are some of the best hikes in Sicily. … Read more
If you’re planning to visit the Northern Territory, chances are hiking in Kakadu National Park is already on your “must-do” list. At 20,000 square kilometres Kakadu is absolutely huge. There are so many highlights of Kakadu: incredibly preserved indigenous rock art galleries; thundering waterfalls and of course the wetlands teaming with birdlife (and crocodiles). Hiking in … Read more
Dales Gorge Hike, Karijini National Park Location Dales Gorge, Karijini National Park, Western Australia Length 5.5km loop Duration 2-3 hours including swim time at the waterfall Grade 4 – moderate to difficult (due to stairs!) The Dales Gorge Hike trail guide The Dales Gorge Hike is one of the most popular hikes in Karijini National … Read more
Are you planning a trip to Karijini National Park? Perhaps you’re confused about the best way to get around and see everything? Are you worried about missing out on the main sites if you’re driving not driving a 4×4? We spent a full week exploring Karijini as part of our 3 year lap of Australia. … Read more
Upper and Lower Cascades Walk Litchfield National Park Where Upper and Lower Cascades Hike, Litchfield National Park Length 3.3km Duration 2 hours (plus swimming time) Grade 4 Moderate – Difficult Are you looking for the best hike in Litchfield National Park? The Upper and Lower Cascades walk has it all. This hike is really amazing – … Read more